Acts 20:16

Translations

Modern

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.

Traditional

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.

Literal

For Paul had decided to sail by Ephesus, so that it might not come upon him to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it was possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

Latin

Proposuerat enim Paulus transnavigare Ephesum, ne qua mora illi fieret in Asia. Festinabat enim, si possibile sibi esset, ut diem Pentecostes faceret Jerosolymis.

Original

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English

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, because he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.

Notes

Acts 20:16

The Feast of Pentecost was one of the three Jewish feasts that required Jewish men to travel to Jerusalem and worship (see study note on 2:1–4).

Theme notes and profiles

Ephesus Paul (Saul)

Events

Third Missionary Journeyc. AD 50
Voyage to Miletus

Related verses

1 Corinthians 16:8
But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
Acts 2:1
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
Acts 19:21
After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
Acts 20:6
And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.
Acts 24:17
After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.
Acts 20:22
And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
Acts 18:19
When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
Acts 18:21
But as he left, he said, “I will come back to you if God is willing.” And he set sail from Ephesus.
Romans 15:24–28
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
Acts 20:13
We went on ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, where we were to take Paul aboard. He had arranged this because he was going there on foot.
Acts 21:4
We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem.
Exodus 34:22
And you are to celebrate the Feast of Weeks with the firstfruits of the wheat harvest, and the Feast of Ingathering at the turn of the year.

People

Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles Weeks: A Jewish agricultural festival celebrated 50 days after Passover

Places

Asia: A Roman province in western Asia Minor Ephesus: Major city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Elder Feasts and Festivals of Israel Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Romans Luke, Gospel of Miletus, Miletum Paul the Apostle Pentecost Travel

Topics

Asia: Paul Leaves Ephesus: Paul Visits and Preaches In Feasts: (Instituted by Moses) by Paul Paul: Visits Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Trogyllium Pentecost: Called: Day of Pentecost The Feast of Pentecost: Observed by the Church

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